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LAST EDITED ON Oct-19-11 AT 02:43AM (MST)[p]I know how often fellas will get on here and start asking for help with hunts before they know a thing about the game they are after or the unit it's in. I also know how annoyed most of us get when this occurs. That's why I was reluctant and somewhat embarrassed when I sent a PM to a MM member a few days ago asking just that question under the same circumstances. Well, I've at least killed elk and deer in the past.
My father and I took too long to purchase our elk tags for the Sawtooth zone and we ended up getting stuck with McCall zone. I say stuck now, but in 10 days I may say "luckily".
With no experience in the McCall area whatsoever I got on Google Earth, scrubbed the web, studied my maps, and tore through past posts on this site. I had found a place on Google Earth I thought looked good and saw one of our members referencing the general area on another post some time ago.
I wrote to this member asking for any help (after apologizing for doing so) he may be able to provide due to the circumstances and flat out said, "sometimes a guy just needs a hand. I appreciate any help but understand if you don't."
I offered any assistance I could for hunts, personal needs (around the house, fencing, labor - is what I had in mind), or business services as I am a sales guy.
This member responded within hours, has continued to respond, and even went as far to answer some deer questions as well. I felt really guilty asking about the deer. I sent pics from last years hunt to prove I get out there and aren't afraid to hike.
I made sure to let him know that if he needed anything to let me know. I meant it and still do. Although, this person basically ignored my offers.
That being said, without mentioning names, I'd like to say thank you for your time and information. I feel it will be a great help in assisting my dad in filling his first elk tag and me in finding a quality buck. I truly appreciate your willingness to share when so many others on this site are turned away for asking the same questions.
I'll definitely be posting pics and a detailed story of these elk and deer hunts for everyone to view. That's the best way I can think to repay my debt without being called on it. I just don't see that happening but I am gratefully available if it does.
-Patience (Josh)
By the way - Took out my buddy last Saturday and he killed his first buck. He's been out west for a few years (from Chicago) and he put the hurt on a great forky. Almost took a nice 4 point but hesitated too long. Paul on the left and me on the right.
My father and I took too long to purchase our elk tags for the Sawtooth zone and we ended up getting stuck with McCall zone. I say stuck now, but in 10 days I may say "luckily".
With no experience in the McCall area whatsoever I got on Google Earth, scrubbed the web, studied my maps, and tore through past posts on this site. I had found a place on Google Earth I thought looked good and saw one of our members referencing the general area on another post some time ago.
I wrote to this member asking for any help (after apologizing for doing so) he may be able to provide due to the circumstances and flat out said, "sometimes a guy just needs a hand. I appreciate any help but understand if you don't."
I offered any assistance I could for hunts, personal needs (around the house, fencing, labor - is what I had in mind), or business services as I am a sales guy.
This member responded within hours, has continued to respond, and even went as far to answer some deer questions as well. I felt really guilty asking about the deer. I sent pics from last years hunt to prove I get out there and aren't afraid to hike.
I made sure to let him know that if he needed anything to let me know. I meant it and still do. Although, this person basically ignored my offers.
That being said, without mentioning names, I'd like to say thank you for your time and information. I feel it will be a great help in assisting my dad in filling his first elk tag and me in finding a quality buck. I truly appreciate your willingness to share when so many others on this site are turned away for asking the same questions.
I'll definitely be posting pics and a detailed story of these elk and deer hunts for everyone to view. That's the best way I can think to repay my debt without being called on it. I just don't see that happening but I am gratefully available if it does.
-Patience (Josh)
By the way - Took out my buddy last Saturday and he killed his first buck. He's been out west for a few years (from Chicago) and he put the hurt on a great forky. Almost took a nice 4 point but hesitated too long. Paul on the left and me on the right.
